PM Al-Zaidi: Iraq Not a Conflict Arena, Attempts to Destabilize Security Will Be Foiled

Prime Minister and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Ali Al-Zaidi, affirmed on Saturday Iraq's categorical rejection of becoming an arena for the conflicts of other parties, emphasizing that attempts to tamper with the country's security will be thwarted by the unity of its people. This came during his patronage of the graduation ceremony for students of the Police College, the 56th High Officer Course, named "Lions of Mesopotamia," in addition to the 31st Course for students of the High Institute for Security and Administrative Development, held today Saturday. Al-Zaidi congratulated the graduates and their respected families on their graduation and qualification, confirming they will constitute an important and qualitative addition to the security and military institutions, contributing to the service of the state and its constitutional and legal institutions. He explained that the "Lions of Mesopotamia" course begins its service in a delicate and sensitive situation, where Iraq stands at an important juncture needing their role to complete all pillars of sovereignty, fight corruption, restore its historical presence, and establish civil and societal peace. He reiterated that Iraq would not be an arena for the conflicts of others, nor a launching point for aggression against its neighbors, indicating that any attempts to destabilize the country's security would fail in the face of the people's cohesion and their support for their government and armed forces. He stressed that the graduates' role reinforces trust in the political system, develops economic growth, and makes Iraq stronger in confronting crises. He also affirmed that their armament with awareness, knowledge, and advanced technology would enhance their ability to counter threats and attempts by those seeking to harm the nation's security. He pointed out that the strength of their security apparatus acts as a major deterrent to enemies' attempts to undermine Iraq's security and break their dominance. Al-Zaidi renewed the government's commitment to work for Iraq's independent decision, consolidate state authority, reform the economy, and combat corruption. He clarified that protecting citizens' rights and providing constitutional guarantees is the arena for achieving this noble goal, emphasizing the government's commitment to supporting and developing security institutions, and relying on their professionalism to build trust between citizens and state institutions. Finally, he called on the graduates to contribute effectively to enhancing the standing of the institutions they will join to serve the Iraqi people.